The program was also used as a collection opportunity for the care package drive the college is participating in, to benefit men and women serving our country overseas. Items are being collected through Nov. 22 and can be dropped off at the Veterans Service office at Rock Valley College on the second floor of the Student Center, Room 2334; or at The Postal Shoppe locations at 1643 N. Alpine Road or 2205 S. Perryville Road in Rockford.

Donations being sought include toiletries, books, DVDs, music players, hand-held video games and batteries. For more details visit: tinyurl.com/RVCdrive.